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Seafood restaurants

How To Enjoy Fish And Chips Sustainably

MSC certified battered cod and chips in cardboard box

Read on to hear all about where I got some MSC certified fish and chips, as well as pick up some top tips on how to enjoy one of the UK’s favourite dishes sustainably. Did you know National Fish and Chip Day is being celebrated across two days this year? Traditionally, it’s held on the […] Read more…

2018 North East Wales Year of the Sea Food Challenge

Braised pork and mussels in a rich hearty broth, with fresh bread and aioli

This weekend, I travelled up to north east Wales to sample some of the dishes submitted by restaurants taking part in the 2018 North East Wales Year of the Sea Food Challenge. Well, it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it, right? 😉 Funded by Visit Wales, the 2018 North East Wales ‘Year […] Read more…

Restaurant review: Seafood Shack – High Street, Cardiff

Mussels in white wine with ciabatta

*Seafood Shack is now closed. I’ve been looking forward to the launch of Seafood Shack in Cardiff for months. Le Monde (St. Mary Street) aside, I can’t think of any decent restaurants in Cardiff city centre specialising in seafood, so I was excited about the prospect of Seafood Shack opening. The restaurant officially opened last […] Read more…